Organisational Structure Quiz

Match the organisation type with its characteristics:

• Cannot offer shares to the public

• May sell shares publicly and has limited liability

• Owned by 2 or more persons, sharing profit and responsibility

• Operates to support a social cause without profit distribution

Identify TWO features of a tall organisational structure:

• Wide span of control

• Many hierarchical levels

• Short communication lines

• Opportunities for promotion

Which TWO of the following are considered internal stakeholders?

• Customers

• Managers

• Shareholders

• Employees

Match the level of planning with the corresponding responsibility:

• Long-term planning by top-level managers

• Middle managers allocate resources and manage functions

• Day-to-day execution of activities by supervisors or line managers

Classify the following cultures according to Handy’s model:

• Role

• Power

• Task

• Person

Which of the following best describes a hollow organisation?

• One that decentralises authority

• One that outsources non-core functions

• One with no fixed structure

• One that hires gig workers for all tasks

Identify TWO effects of the informal organisation:

• It always increases productivity

• It can resist formal authority

• It provides a social support network

• It appears clearly in the organisation chart

Identify whether the following statements about data systems are TRUE or FALSE:

• Operational information systems help with daily routine tasks

• Management Information Systems (MIS) are designed for external stakeholders

Match each stakeholder group with their main interest in a business:

• Prompt payment and continuity

• Tax compliance and legal operation

• Quality and value for money

• Job security and fair compensation

Identify TWO external factors under PESTEL that can influence an organisation:

• Company’s organisational culture

• Technological innovation

• Government legislation

• Managerial leadership style